Manager Manufacturing Planning
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Job Location:
Anderson, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Brief Job Description:
The Manager Manufacturing Planning leads the planning function within manufacturing aligning supply to demand optimizing resource utilization and delivering on business goals. This role provides strategic oversight of inventory scheduling material readiness and continuous process improvements. The Manager partners cross-functionally with procurement production sales engineering and logistics to ensure cost-effective timely delivery and superior customer service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning & Scheduling
- Develop oversee and execute master production schedules (short- medium- long-term) that align with corporate objectives customer demand and plant capacity.
- Monitor daily throughput production capacity and performance against planned schedules.
- Serve as escalation point for conflicts such as priority changes capacity constraints or material shortages.
Inventory & Material Flow Management
- Own forecasting methodology safety stocks reorder points and policies for obsolete inventory.
- Coordinate the flow of raw materials and finished goods to optimize inventory levels avoid stockouts and balance working capital.
- Collaborate with operations to improve material flow minimize bottlenecks and boost productivity.
Performance & Metrics Management
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including schedule adherence forecast accuracy fill rate inventory turns and working capital impact.
- Report performance to senior leadership; set improvement targets and track progress regularly.
Process Improvement & Systems Leadership
- Lead initiatives to enhance planning tools processes and analytics (e.g. advanced planning systems automation).
- Identify and implement best practices and benchmark standards across the organization.
- Establish standard work policies procedures and governance for the planning function including ensuring data integrity in ERP systems.
Leadership Team Development & Engagement
- Mentor coach and develop planning team members; create training plans conduct performance reviews and manage succession planning.
- Facilitate team meetings and communications ensuring alignment of operational and business goals.
- Drive an operating cadence and discipline in planning functions using structured governance and tiered accountability.
Strategic & CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Represent the planning function in senior management forums capital projects and strategic planning.
- Lead or support the SIOP (Sales Inventory and Operations Planning) process.
- Manage departmental projects aligned with business priorities and drive execution in line with the companys strategic direction.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Perform additional responsibilities or initiatives that aid in achieving organizational goals and improvements.
Qualifications:
Required/ Minimum Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience in the Manufacturing Planning or Supply Chain
- APICS or CPM certification preferred
- Master degree or MBA degree required
- Knowledge of SIOP and production scheduling dynamics
Additional / Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in implementing and using ERP systems preferably Oracle.
- Strong interpersonal skills advanced Excel skills and Microsoft office package English language required
- Self-starter with the ability to manage a varied workload and drive change processes.
Physical & Environmental Requirements: (To be used majorly for manufacturing jobs.)
- Potentially long working hours during monthly and annual closing. Daily presence in Companys offices is required with limited possibility to work from remote (to be negotiated and agreed).
Time Travel Needed:
- 5%
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need s ... View more
